Macau Visa

All visitors to Macau must hold a valid passport (As with most countries, you will need at least 6 months validity on your passport) or a valid travel document. Generally passport holders of 66 countries are exempt from a visa to Macau for a certain period of time, while some are permitted to obtain a visa upon arrival at the immigration counter. However, passport holders of six countries are required to obtain a pre-arrival visa before arriving Macau.

Passport holders of the following countries enjoy visa-free access to Macau

Maximum Limit of Stay Countries
30 Days Australia, Canada, Chile, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Malaysia, Monaco, Namibia, New Zealand, Philippines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, the United States of America, Uruguay
90 Days Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Croatia, Czech, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania
180 Days The United Kingdoms
1 Year Holders of ”Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card" or "Hong Kong SAR Re-entry Permit". (* Valid "Hong Kong Identity Card" holders are required to bring their valid passport or travel documents when they enter Macau.)

Passport Holders of the following countries are required a visa before arriving Macau

Starting from July 1, 2010, passport holders of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam are required to obtain an entry visa before arriving at the Macao Special Administrative Region. Visa-upon-arrival is no longer applicable to these nationals.
However, holders of a diplomatic passport may still enjoy visa-free access to Macao. In addition, the consular officials of the above six countries posted to Chinese territory, the officials of various international organizations posted to Chinese territory and their respective families may apply for an entry permit with their passport and diplomatic/consular identity card or staff card upon their arrival at Macau.

Macau Visa Application

Visas can be obtained from embassies/consulates of the People’s Republic of China, or the Immigration Department of Macau SAR Government. The visa should be used within the validity, and it expires after the valid date.

There are three types:
Individual - MOP$100, children under 12 years of age pay MOP$50.
Family Passport - MOP$200
Group - MOP$50 per person for members in group comprised of at least 10 people organized by a single travel manager and presenting a collective travel document.

(1 USD≈12 MOP)

Please note that the above information is for reference only. It is suggested that travelers contact and check with embassies/consulates of the People’s Republic of China (See Chinese Embassies) or the Macau Immigration Services of Public Security Police Force (website: http://www.fsm.gov.mo) for the most updated information on entry formalities.

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Q: Laura Asked on 2013-05-11 Reply
Hello we have peruvian passport ,we need visa for Macau?

Hi Laura, you can get a visa upon arrival. Please check here: http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/eng/EDoN.html

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-05-13
Q: Alireza Asked on 2013-05-10 Reply
I''m from Iran. I live in Thailand. I want to visit Macau for a few days.Can I get visa on arrival?

Hi Alireza, yes, you can get visa upon arrival.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-05-11
Hi Liao Why there is a confusion about visa to Macau?????? I just saw on the same website a few days ago an Iranian asked same question and the answer was: You should get a Chinese visa to enter Macau!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is there a possibility to get deported by immigration in Macau? or guarantee can get visa on arrival? Is this reliable information that I can enter and get visa on arrival? guest Replied on 2013-05-11
Hi Alireza, please check here for the official information: http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/eng/EDoN.html Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-05-12
Q: Mayra Asked on 2013-05-09 Reply
Hello, I am holding an Angolan passport and my friend is holding a Ghanian passport, we are both studying in Hong Kong and we also have the Hong Kong ID card. As far as I understood from the information above, we both can get a visa upon arrival, is it correct? Thank you!
Dear Mayra, As far as I know, you could enter to mainlan China with Hong Kong ID card. Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-05-10
Q: macy Asked on 2013-05-07 Reply
Hi, my friend is Iran citizen and come to Malaysia for holiday. we planning travel to Macau via Malaysia. Does he need to apply visa? or applicable for arrival visa? kindly guide us. thanks
Dear Macy, You need to apply for a China visa in advance and you could contace Chinese Embassy directly. Here is their official website. Please click: http://ir.chineseembassy.org/eng/ Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-05-07
Q: Nora Asked on 2013-05-06 Reply
Hello there i m holding syrian pasport..do i need to apply visa to enter Macau or i can get upon arrival?
Dear Nora, You need to apple for a visa in advance. I suggest you contact Chinese Embassy directly. Here is their official website. Please click: http://sy.chineseembassy.org/eng/ Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-05-06